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Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-12-15

SEVERAL OF our exchanges are adyO-
eating and urging that the legislature
abolish the Office OF county attorney
and substitute the district prosecutor
after the old system, claiming that men
of less ability are handling IN" public
business and that they are subject to
local Influences III the work. Tho old
system was a school for the attorney so
fortunate as to secure an election; men
of mediocre ability were elected to tic
Office, and their first efforts 0ft"I times
constituted a record of hlUnder,; ut each
point of holding court they vera ant2G-
oniZcd by the local bar, and by that
contact and friction with the most
learned, aStute and cunning lights OF
the profession graduated with superior
argumentive abilities. They met with
greater diversity of cases and III all
that their positions required met with
circumstances that gave them better
adoption to their work. But we do not
believe that they served the people OF
any one country more acceptably oil
or more ably than has generally been
the case with the county attorney. III
some cases, no doubt, errors have been
made in placing smooth politicians but
poor lawyers in the Office, 4 fault Ill
the county and not in the system. We
are sure that the eXprrimenthas proven
eminently and generally satisfactory i'll
this county. Mr.. Hanna has conducted
the St,'y'S cases with rs much ability as
could ave been done by one from any
.,the part of the district, and has eV'I
surniOunted local influences. All cases,
so far as we have been able to learn,
have been pushed vigorously, directed
with discretion, and subjected to the
full process Of the law. The bar is
quite unanimous il this opinion, and
accord the county prosecutor the honor
he has well earned. Thefe are many
other counties that have also found the
system good. We believe that where it
is not so favored. tho local influence"
complained of, will he found the pr!
mary cause. At least, it is yet too soon
to demand a change. Incidental wrongs
can be righted, but until that is done.
and the system given thorough trial,
il should not be condemned.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-12-15
Gray.
tBY MoSES.l
Only two weeks till Christmas.

Only two weeks till Christmas.
John Meigs, Of Audubon was q bust
ness visitor in Gray last Saturday.
+. NJ Wilson, of the Bank Of Temple.
ton, was in Gray last Wednesday even
ing on business.
James Barick has returned from his
recent visit to Polk county. He reports
crops there as extremely light.
MT. and Mrs. Joe Fisher visited over
Sunday with Charlie Halford and wife.
Mrs. y. F. Hicks has been seriously
i'll for the past week but is at present
recovering.
j. G.. Foreman was in Gray last week
inspecting his wholesale drug establish,
ment in this place.
The funeral OF the late Samuel Ross
was largely attended, number going
from this place. Mr.. Ross was q man
Of quiet unaSSuming habit, loved and
respected by all, and his death has cast
q gloom over the entire community.
Sam Thompson and family visited
over Sunday with friends and relatives
In nedham
Saturday and Saturday night the
GROUND was thickly covered with snow
the pure article. Fortunately the
wind kept quiet SO that no bad drifts
were formed.
Mr.. Benson fell from wagon some
time since, fracturing the jaw-bone in
the fall. Lately, severe cold having
settled in that part of his anatomy, he
has been carrying his head in a sling
and looking sideways at his neighbors.
He doesn't enjoy it at all,
Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ. Benson spent
Saturday in Audubon on business and
visiting with friends.
Little Katie Finnerty, who has been
seriously sick with lung fever, is at
present much improved.
Recently Mr.. Gray gave lot for the
erection Of parsonage for the L. B.
church. Last week some of the mem
beers Of that society erected a barn
thereon, and will proceed shortly to
build the residence. That shows enter
terprise enough.
There are numerous Grayites bark
ing" around with sore threats, the re-
cent murky weather being very favor
able fer that sort or work,
B. +. w. Cozier, Presiding Elder of
Boone district, will fill Rev. Throck-
morton's appointment at this place on
Sunday, Dec, 18th at 3 o'clock r. ".
The Elders ability is well known-give
him crowded house.
Miss Matte Wins, Of Audubon, was
an over Sunday visitor with numerous
friends in town and vicinity.
Thomas has bought the newly built
residence of Otto Rooney, and has NOV
ed it on his farm miles east OF Gray.
We understand Mr.. Romey will move
TO Carroll, and make his home in that
fiourishilg city; "
Mr.. Gray has had erected mammoth
cattle shed in bis feed yard west Of the
railroad. He has good bunch Of cattle
in that lot.
Phil. Himelhon has bought fine so
acre farm two miles east and three
miles north of Gray, on the Templeton
road and will move there in February,
W. A. Clark will occupy the house and
lands vacated by Mr.. liimelhon.
George Shirup has gone to Atlantic,
and 1t is reported that he will return
with a life-partner. If 50 be, here s to
his happiness.
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Sherlf's Sale.

E. Sanford
versus
Simon Christensen, Marie Christan &c n and
Z Setz"r
BY virtue of a special execution directed
TO me from the clerk OF the district court
OF Audubon county, Iowa, on a Judgment
rendered in said court on the 3Oth day Of
November, 1887, in favor of 4. Sanford a,
plaintiff, and against Simon Christensen
as defendant, for the sum OF tour hundred
and ten dollars and thirty. five cents
($4lo.35), and costs taxed at fourteen dol
lars ($l4) and accruing costs, and thirty
dollars and fifty cents $3.50 so, attorneys
tees, have levied upon the following real
property taken as the property ct said de-
PENDANT Simon Christensen to sa,i,fy said
execution to wit:
The south east quarter (srLO OF the
north east quarter (ne4 Of section twenty.
seven (sec 81 in township seventy nrnc
(I9), north range thirty six (36) west 5tn
p. NJ ia Audubon county, Iowa.
And will offer the san~t~ fUr.~-aIe to the
highest bidder for cash in hand on the
4th day OF January, 4 D., 1888, N 'front.'
Of the court house in Audubon, at the
hour Of 2 o'clock 4. NJ, Of said day, when
by the undersigned.
Dated at Audubon, this 7rh day OF De.
cember, 1887.
WIN. MALLORY
Sheriff Of said county
Bv VIM LAUBENDRR, Deputy.
A. F. ARMSTRONG, Attorney. ISL q
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-12-15
Sherifs Sale.

Ella NJ. Parker
versus
W. X Johnson
BY virtue Of special execution directed
to me from tue clerk Of the district court
Of Audubon county, Iowa, on a Judgment
rendered in said court on the lst day Of
December. 1887, in favor of Ella NJ. Par
ker as plaintiff, and against w. K. Johnson
as defendant. Tor the sum of eleven hun
drcd and ffty-fvc dollars and twenty one
cents (Sll55.2ll, and costs taxed at twelve
dollars and seventy five cents ($l2.75), and
accruing costs, and fifty-onc dollars and
fifty five cents (S5l.55l attorneys tees, !
have levied upon the following real prop
erty, taken as the property of said defend.
ant, w. r. Johnson, to satisfy said execu-
ton to-wit:
The east half (eH) OF the southwest
quarter (sw1.), OF section thirty (sec 30),
township eighty one (twpsD, range thirty.
Ave (r $50, west Of 5th P. NJ.
And will offer the same for sale to the
highest bidder for cash in hand on the Sd
day OF January, A. d, 1888, in front Of the
court house In Audubon, at the hour of
2 O'Clock p. N, OF said day, when and
where due attendance will be given by the
undersigned.
Dated at Audubon, this 9Th day of De.
cember, 1887.
Wa. MALLORY,
Sheriff of said County.
Nash Phelps, l. Green, T5l-2t
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-12-15

THE divorce statistics for the past
twenty years is being taken in the
State. Thirty-thrr" counties have thu.
far been examined, Showiug& total i'll
that time of 1851 divorces granted.
Polk county leads with 7l2, and Osceola
county the smallest. only fourteen. A
like proportion in the resi- Of the coun-
ties, would bring the number up to TO-
90. The work is being done by an .ct
of congress, spa, 900 having been appro-
priated for that purpose. The question
of national divorce law IS being
strongly agitated. R,d nGk Express,
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Notice of Probate OF Will


STATE OF IOWA.l.
AUDUBON COUNTY,
In the district court.
To oil phom it may concern--take no
tice.
That there was filed in the Office of the
clerk OF the district court OF Audubon
county, on the l4'h day Of December, Al
1887, an instrumcnr in writing and bearing
date the 10th day Of November A. d. 1887,
and purporting to be the last VIII
and Testament OF Samuel Perrine late Of
said county deceased, was produced and
publicly read Dec. I4th. 1887, and that the
9th day Of the neHt tenn OF said court, to
be holden on the 2sth day Of January, A,
II. lsSS, at the court house in Audubon
aforesaid, has been fixed for proving said
Will; and at 10 o'clock A. NJ. Of the day
above mentioned, all persons interested
are hereby notified and required To appear
in said court, and SHOW cahse, if any thoy
have, Why eaid instrument should not be
pfobsted and allowed as and for The last
Will aud Testament OF the said deceased.
Dated. Audubon, Iowa, Dec. 14th A. ID,
1857. c. II. VAL,
S23I Clerk Of District Court
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Ordinance No. 80.

BE it ordained by the Common Council
oil the incorporated town Of Audubon
Iowa
Section l. That privilege be and is
hereby granted 10 any person or persons,
individual, partnership or corporation and
they arc hereby allowed allowed TO tap the
"main' to the water works Of said tswn OF
Audubon, Iowa, and lay pipe thersfrom to
their respective dwellings or places of
business and to excsvate in any street, alley
or highway within the incorporated liraits
OF SAID town, and take up any pavement,
sidewalk, or crossing for the purpose OF
laying SAID pipe, providing said parties
shall replace such pavement, sidewalk or
crossing 30 removed, and repair the street,
alleys, or highways within q reasonable
time and restore the same in as good con.
dition as before said excavation was made.
Section .. That any parties mentioned
in Section hereof, who desire to have the
use and beuett of said water works " tap.
ping said man, shall make application to
the town council in writing, signed by the
applicant which application shall state
where the main 10 to be tapped, the size
Of the connection, and for what purpose
the water 10 to be used, and upon . m-jor-
ity vote OF the counriin,sn present, the
prayer OF tho petitioner shall be granted.
Upon the petitioner entering into = con-
tract with the said town 10 make the con.
nection and lay the pipe and keep the
same in repair al his or their own expense
and faithfully comply with all tho condi
tons that sad town may from time to
time by ordinance require.
Section J. That upon entering into said
contract and filing the same with the re.
corder Of said town, the party or parties
can tap the water main OF the water works
OF said town in accordance with the terms
of their said contract, but the same shall
be done under the supervision and con
troll OF the marsh ii or street commissioner
Of said town.
Section 1. That each party or persons
tapping said main or using the water
thei efrom shall for each year pay into the
town treasur, for the privilege and use a.
herein before provided:
For private families S 500
For hotels or boarding house keep
For billiard hall, grocery, store, sa.
loon or other business houses 5 90
For livery stable, feed stable or
feed yard 25 90
For fountain 10 90
For use On lawn 10 %
Which sums shall be paid semi. annaully
in advance, and on failure to pay the
ZANE in ten day s alter the same becomes
due and payable, shall be a forfeiture OF
all rights that said delinquent may have
had by virtue Of his contract, and the mar.
shall shall at once take charge OF said pipe.
CHAs. BAGLhY,
JOHN WEiGHroN, Mayor.
Recorder
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-12-15
Acquitted but not INDICATED.

The iury in tnl ArCnsdOrt trial re
turned verdict OF not guilty at
O'Clock Saturday evening, closing the
second act of the greatest legal fares
ever enacted in Iowa. is not omuch
to say that the finding was wholly I'M
expected and contrary TO the opinion OF
every one who had followed the evil
dence from day to day. The trial has
been digracc 10 Woodbury. county and
the State of Iowa; the best Of human
life has been ridiculed and traduCed,
while support of the defense has been
marshaled from the slums and tine Sa-
soop. .AfengdOrf in his own defense
swore thrice to IA alibi, each contrary to
and conflicting with the other. and has
not from the opening to the closing If
the trial presented reputable witness
In his behalf His counsel, in closing
siandered the best elements in society
and heaped upon the man who was
murdered OF the hands OF an assassin,
cowardly abuse and proved himself
disgrace TO his pTOfessi":,, 1t has been
shown that the murder was iAe out
come of conspiracy: that the deed was
premeditated, cold-blOoded and afro
cious; the preponderance of unimpeach-
I'd evidence did not warrant the finding
Of the jury. 1t cannot be believed that
the jury was without prejudice 1t was
pretty clearly proven that the jury III
the first trial was bribed. and that one
OF that body resented the offer and re-
manned true to his convictions. In thu
latter case there is no direct evidence
to that effect, but wherever it is known
that the jury with the defendant and
his counsel, joined i'll reunion on the
day following the decision, that they
were photographed in group; that
they drank old, rich and costly wines
there will be the conviction that an I'M
due alliance existed. All this was I'M
natural and unbecoming, duplicating
the jury as allied to the interests Of the
defense. But the verdict is final, and
as the charge of murder includes the
lesser crimes in connection with the
assassination of Rev. HaddOck. John
Arensdorf is, in the eyes of the law, for
ever acquitted of participation.
The following paragraph from the
stoux city Journal implies the opinion
that the verdict convicts the dead Had
dock of lawlessness, rather than yindi-
Gates Arensdorf of the charge of muir
der.
@John Arensdorf was acquitted upon
1.-The theory of the defense, that Rev.
>I;eo. c. IIaddock, by making him.
spt for the enforcement of
liquor law in Sioux
himself nuisance
Noval" justifable.
this issue, of
hands of the
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-12-15

THE presidential experiment of 1884
was great mistake. 1t shculd at least
have been ascertained whether the can
didate's policy were American or for
eign. The late declaration is a disap.
pointmcnt on this side of The big water.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-12-15
An End to Bone Scraping.

Edward Shepherd, Of Harrisburg, ILL.,, says "Hsv.
ing received much bsnegt from Electric Bitters
feel IL my duty 70 let suffering humanity know Il.
Have had a running sore on my Inn leg tor eight
years; my doctors told me would have 10 have the
bone scrnped or leg smpuated used instead, three
bottles Of Electric Buffers and boxes Backlins
Arnlca Salvs, and my leg is now sound and we'll"
Buck Inns Arnica sslvs Is sold At Csc. Per box, and
Electric Bitters at SOC. bottle by A. II. Roberts
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-12-15

The tedium Of a day vH the train is
often relieved by incidents that display
radical characters aud peculiar phases
of human life We were entertained
by meeting between two Of the for
mer. A gentleman wearing vanished
tile, furlined oyercoat, mustache and
and goatee sprinkled with graz, opened
the discussion by saying that the pro
hibitory law was killing Iowa; that it
had already deprecated real estate 80
per cent, and that but few years
would elapse before the state would be
abandoned to the short haired women
and the long haired men; he was re-
publican at heart, and would continue
10 vote the republican ticket, but
thanked his guiding star that he had
sold out his Iowa interests and now had
his moneys invested in a safe state. He
was Immediately beset by a half dozen
advocates Of prohibition who argued
the case for a half hour, but were I'M
able to convince tAeir opponent, who
talked hundred words minute aud
was ceaseless as the brook. He had his
opponents all quieted when a two-hun-
dred pound gentleman aroused from
troubled sleep, and took up the prohib
tory cause, clearly Oufltning his posi-
ton as follows: Il am a red.hot, un-
compromising prohibitionist, and live
in Dakota; I'm third party man;
neither the republican nor democratic
party is in esrneSt in protesting the
principle; each viii play traitor TO pro-
hibitioIist adbcrents; next year we will
nominate ii prohibitionist candidate
for president and sweep the Geld. II
will give you few tracts to study up
on this subject in order that you may
not display such ignorance. Here is
one showing the Influence 0fintoxicauts
Oh every generation since the flood, an,
other showing the decrease Of crime
and the diminished rate of mortality
where prohibition has been adopted, |
and il you'll just wait till go to my
yalise Ill give you pamphlet showing
the increased value of real estate in !
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-12-15
NORTHERN NEBRASKA.
The Most Available Country Offering De-
sirabls Homes to Settlers.
a Great Railroad Responsible - Incidents
by the Way.

a Great Railroad Responsible - Incidents
by the Way
The counties lying iii Northern No
braska are foremost among those in the
west Offering desirable homes to actual
settlers, and by the advance guard of
civilization, the railroad, the inconven-
fences and hardShips of pioneer life
have been comparatively snnihilated, or
at least reduced to a minimum. But
few years ago, the Fremont, ElkhOrn
Il Missouri Valley Railroad, starting
from Iowa at the last named point, fol
lowed up the Elkhorn River, in Ne
braska, winding through its fertile val
leys, on across that great state into
Wyoming Territory. At that time the
country was comparatively unsettled,
and the enterprise was deemed an I'M
certain speculation, but what bene
ut to the thousands who have taken ad-
vantage of it's accommodation and set
tied upon the rich lands along its course,
the many happy homes, surrounded by
the many evidences Of comfort and
prosperity substantially testify. by the
foresight of the company in running its
lines in advance Of settlement, the great
majority Of the hardships have been
Obviated. Civilization, fguratively
speaking, has been shipped in, with lib
eral reductions Oh the car load rate. BY
it's energy and push, the road has effect
ed compromise between the pioneer
and civilization, laying at his door all
the comforts and COuycnicnCcs enjoyed
IN older settlements, or all that lie is
able to purchase. That he is able to
provide these comforts and Couven-
ionces, when made available, is also due
to this great line Of road. 1t gives
him outlets to the markets Of the world,
and today he is receiving almost and
often quite rs much for his products
as the farmer Of Iowa. Antelope
county is happy illustration OF rapid
Development under such favorable
circumstances. It has two substantial
and flourishing towns Neigh. the
county S"at, and OakdaEe. the union
of the Albion branch with the main
line Of the road mentioned. There are
several other trading points, destined
to grow az the comfy Of twcntyfour
townships becomes more thickly settled.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-12-15

IT is sorry news to the thousands Of
admirers of Grand Master Powderly,
that he is suffering with hemorrhage Of
the lungs at his home in Scranton, Pa.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-12-15

growers star Of destiny has gone
out in the Egyptian darkness of that
message.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

All knowing themselves indebted TO
the undersigned are requested to call
and settle by cash or note before Dec.
Gath. am going away and all accounts
must be settled by the said date. Re
member, have accommodated you by
trusting you. Please be prompt to pay
and oblige
EVAN DAVIS.
P.S.-On Dec. oath, will place my
books in the hands of justice Of the
peace for immediate collection.
EVAN DAVIS.
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each prohibitory state" but at that
period the tiled gentleman begged for
mercy and said he would like to drop
the subject, dropping into silence
among cushions and frowns, while the
chief prohibitionist, gasping for breath
ba.ked In the smiles of his arduous but
less learned hearers. Yet some there
were who sympathized with the opinion
of ye silent passenger that both radical
gentlemen were eligible candidates for
Norfolk's chief institution-the insane
asylum.
~.
a benignant old lady, one who would
be seated on a state occasion among the
mothers Of the race, boarded the train
somewhere up the road, and when all
loaded her invoice of baggage consisted
Of a jar of butter, a clothes wringer, a
wash boiler of uncertified contents and
whose bland features spoke uncertainty
Of its destination, and other minor ar
ticles "too numerous to mention" She
was seated by the stove and kept vigi-
liant watch upon her belongings. The
butter was set out on the platform to
keep cool, the wringer and boiler re.
moved to the center of the car, and
with good deal of worry and changing
Of position she at last reached her des-
tination. When about to leave the car
she was passed by gentleman passen-
ger carrying fOur-year old lady in one
arm while valise threatened to pull the
other member out Of it's sockets. The
venerable lady requested him to assist
her in removing her wares from the
train, but in his inability to respond he
was somewhat embarrassed and OK
claimed, my dear madam, you mistake
appearances; I'm no dray; merely a han
som cab-room for one passenger and
baggage"
~
There is brakeman up on that line
who is king OF his kind. AS the train
leaves each station he goes through
each car and cries the name Of the next
station in stentOrian tones, and such
clear and distinct pronunciation rs
would do credit to an elocutionist. The
duty has become Onerous and he per
forms it with look Of resignation, but
is fully repaid by the consciousness of
duties we'll done aud the continual
blessings of travellers on the road.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-12-15

\ short soIOurn among the people Of
that country will readily convince one
Of the whereabouts of Towa's former re-
publican majority. Three out OF five
were formerly residents of Iowa, and
nine out Of ten are staunch republicans.
The large republican vote in that state
is quite readily accounted for in this
way; and it is delightful breathing
spell to mingIe with these people for a
few days.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-12-15

THE superlatiye American-JameS
G.. Blaine.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-12-15

THE professional criminal lawyer is
one of the chief enemies of justice.
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SheriHs Salo.

ohcTIH OF saIu County.
Nash Phelps, & Green, [5l-2t
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
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WIN. MALLORY
Sheriff Of said county.
By VIM LAUBENDRR, Deputy.
A. F. ARMSTRONG, Attorney. ISL q